Politics
Upcoming Taiwanese Presidential Election Tsai Ing-wen has been the president of Taiwan since 2016 and has had a majority of the electorate in her camp every election. However, she is not seeking re-election, her party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has made Lai Ching-te their new leader. The Kuomintang (KMT)
Literature
Below Stairs is a memoir written by Margaret Powell where she brings forth her own experiences as a domestic servant in early 20th-century England. This book has gone on to inspire television shows such as Upstairs, Downstairs and Downtown Abbey. Powell has a very interesting way of writing, I would
Science
The number one is a simple yet powerful number. It is a single stroke on a sheet of paper yet the very key to advancing civilisation. The origins of this number are shrouded in mystery, nevertheless, its profound impact on humankind remains unmistakable. The first solid piece of evidence proving
Politics
With the 2024 presidential election closing in alongside Mr Biden and Mr Trump solidifying their primary bases, seeing no real opposition in the polls, it is worth considering the outcome of an election between the president and former president. Current polling suggests Mr Trump is ahead of Joe Biden, however,
Politics
Troubles for Trump Former president Donald J. Trump has been ousted from the Colorado and Maine primary ballots due to his involvement in the January 6th, 2020 riots. This makes winning the GOP primary slightly harder for Mr Trump, though should not be seen as a game changer. However, if
Politics
The influx of images and footage from Israel and Gaza streaming on our phones serve not only to document the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas but also play a significant role in shaping its narrative. Horrific and disturbing images of slaughter, genocide and violence have flooded the Internet, depicting
Politics
Why do far-right parties come to power and why is European popular opinion shifting to the far end of the right? In the late spring months of 2000, a Germany engulfed by a political crisis would come to an end. CDU chairman Wolfgang Schäuble was forced to resign due to
Literature
The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes is the prequel of the famous book and film series ‘The Hunger Games’. It takes a deep dive into the story of future president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow. He is the only boy of the great house of Snow, a powerful family that was
Politics
U-turn by Rishi Sunak Mr Sunak announced measures to curb migration by 300 000 just over two weeks ago. The flagship part of this package was to raise the minimum income threshold for family visas to £38 700 from the previous £18 600, this measure was meet with great criticism
Culture
It is a chilly Saturday morning under a sombre grey sky and the persistent drizzle of rain. The entrance to the Vincent Van Gogh Alive Exhibition poses an amusing challenge: a door bearing a sign in Swedish: “Pull the door. HARD!” With enough willpower and strength, the door manages to
Politics
A year ago Europe was struggling with an energy crisis, a new geopolitical world, and increasingly needing to resolve matters by itself. A lot has changed since then, new political leaders and crises have appread, and it's worth asking the question of what the people of Europe think
Politics
Rudy Giuliani Forced to Pay Huge Fine A jury in Washington DC ordered Mr Giuliani, the former Trump attorney, to pay $148 million to two election workers from Georgia for defaming their names after the 2020 presidential election. Mr Giuliani has repeatedly stated that he can not afford to pay,